Lagos State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Sessi Funmi, has called on the state government to prioritize affordable housing and improved infrastructure for workers in Lagos. Speaking exclusively with The PUNCH, Funmi highlighted the challenges faced by workers in the state, particularly the high cost of housing and inadequate infrastructure in neighboring Ogun State. … Read more
Organized labour has warned states to implement the new national minimum wage by the end of January. If they fail, the NLC will take legal and industrial action. The Federal Government set January as the deadline for states to start paying the N70,000 minimum wage. Many states have committed, but few have made payments since … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to engage the Federal Government for a salary review in 2025. In its New Year message, the NLC emphasized the need for a renewed focus on workers’ welfare, urging the government to adhere to the provisions of the 2024 National Minimum Wage Act and to implement … Read more